Why do certain crosses seem to "hit" at a better rate than others? Avalyn Hunter examines the success of Forestry with Fappiano and posits that the real key to the cross is the influence of Dr. Fager....Read More

This spring, both Distorted Humor and Giant's Causeway have reached the milestone of 100 stakes winners--once a rare event indeed in the days of 40-mare books. Even now, it is not an everyday occurrence....Read More

Animal Kingdom offers a gleam of hope that new bloodlines can be incorporated into the American breeding industry with success. Plus, download a FREE special report on the recent history of South American sires in North America....Read More

As A.P. Indy is retired to the comfortable life of a much-loved pensioner, Avalyn Hunter reflects on the less fortunate fates of many other Thoroughbreds that have ended their racing or breeding careers....Read More

Each spring for many years The Blood-Horse MarketWatch has reviewed leading dams from the previous year and presented a MarketWatch Broodmare of the Year award. For 2011’s award we present an expanded roster of candidates. Some of the names are repeat nominees, while others enter consideration for the first time this year. ...Read More

Our special Broodmare of the Year issue has stories about 10 mares that had a major impact on U.S. racing last year, with their histories and statistics and photos--and the intrigue of a contest to see which one earns the title of 2010's top dam. We've decided on most of the nominees, but we want your input to help decide which mares make the final slots.
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One frequently cited reason for the decline of foal quality as mares age is that older mares, particularly those that have not previously produced a good runner, are often put to inferior sires as they age. But other factors may be in play....Read More

Commercial breeders took a bath from 2008 to 2010. Stud fee cuts in 2009 and 2010 have reflected the distressed sales environment. Will stud fees in 2011 drop even further--or are stallion farms preparing to hold fast or even increase fees for the coming breeding season?...Read More

The first two books of the 2010 Keeneland September sale have seen 28 hips sold for $500,000 or more. Tammy Curlin reviews the top-dollar yearlings in the first half of Keeneland's new sale format--including a few statistics that might surprise you....Read More

The Thoroughbred breeding industry isn't straightforward. Some good stallions seem to fall through the cracks every year -- but why? Does he have low progeny sales prices despite his colts and fillies being top-notch runners? Is he standing for a low stud fee even though he has a high stakes percentage? Is his book of mares bred each year surprisingly small? Who are YOUR picks for the most undervalued Thoroughbred stallion of 2010?...Read More